United and Arsenal must join the scramble

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They are not short of partners at Manchester United. They have, among other things, an official logistics partner, an official paint partner, an official wine partner and an official savoury snack partner. They have an official noodles partner in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East and official integrated telecoms partners in 33 countries, ranging from Azerbaijan to Benin.

What they still do not have, with a little more than 48 hours remaining before the transfer window closes, is an official partner for Michael Carrick in central midfield.

A cheap joke and, alas, not an entirely original one, but one that

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De Rossi, the Roma midfielder, has emerged as a viable transfer target for United, who need a late show of strength in the market to stay ahead of their rivals

August 31 2013 GIACOMO MORINI/EPA

De Rossi, the Roma midfielder, has emerged as a viable transfer target for United, who need a late show of strength in the market to stay ahead of their rivals